The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors must turn over ballots and tabulation machines to Senate Republican leaders so they can conduct an audit of the 2020 general election, a judge ruled.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Thomason ruled on Friday that it was within the Senate’s authority to subpoena the materials and equipment so it can audit the election. The ruling brings a potential conclusion to the months-long battle between the supervisors and the Senate.
“The Court finds that the Subpoenas are legal and enforceable,” Thomason wrote in his ruling.
It’s unclear whether the supervisors will appeal. A spokesman for Maricopa County said the supervisors will meet with legal counsel to determine the best path forward.
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